The Way I Feel

    The way I feel
    is like a robin
    whose babes have flown
    to come no more.
    Like a tall oak tree
    alone and crying,
    when the birds have flown
    and the nest is bare.

    Now a woman, Lord
    is like a young bird,
    and a tall oak tree
    is a young man's heart.
    Among it's boughs
    you'll find her nestin'.
    When the nights are cool
    she is warm and dry.

    Your coat of green
    it will protect her.
    Her wings will grow
    your love will too.
    But all too soon
    your mighty branches
    will cease to hold her,
    she'll fly from you.

    The way I feel
    is like a robin
    who'se babes have flown
    to come no more.
    Like a tall oak tree
    alone and crying,
    when the birds have flown
    and the nest is bare.

    (Dm)